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$14,493 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,279 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
$21,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,923 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Charleston to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in West Virginia.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,450 to cover tuition and fees at UC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $22,923 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Charleston Report

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,030 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since American Military University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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$24,530 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in West Virginia.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,530 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that West Virginia University Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia
$29,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,999 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Wheeling University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in West Virginia.

The average tuition and fees at Wheeling University is $29,290. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wheeling University accumulate an average of $35,999 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Wheeling University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Wheeling University Report

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
$23,776 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at West Virginia University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in West Virginia.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,776 in student loans.

Online courses are available at WVU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full West Virginia University Report

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
$7,784 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,383 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Shepherd University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from West Virginia who attend Shepherd University full time pay an average of $7,784 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,224. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,383 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Shepherd University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Shepherd University

#7

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
$25,930 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, West Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,930 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at West Liberty University. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Alderson Broaddus University

Philippi, West Virginia
$30,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,573 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Alderson Broaddus University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Alderson Broaddus University is $30,020. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,573 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Alderson Broaddus University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Alderson Broaddus University Report

#9

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
$13,150 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,007 Avg Student Debt

Salem University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

Students from West Virginia who attend Salem full time pay an average of $13,150 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,390. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,007 in student loans.

Since Salem is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Salem University Report

#10

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
$32,612 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,263 Avg Student Debt

West Virginia Wesleyan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at West Virginia Wesleyan is $32,612. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Virginia Wesleyan accumulate an average of $23,263 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since West Virginia Wesleyan is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full West Virginia Wesleyan College Report

#11

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
$7,892 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,841 Avg Student Debt

Fairmont State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fairmont State is $7,892. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,150. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,841 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Fairmont State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
$8,552 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,596 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Marshall University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $8,552 in tuition and fees if they attend Marshall University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,606. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Marshall University accumulate an average of $25,596 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Marshall University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Marshall University Report

#13

Concord University

Athens, West Virginia
$8,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,873 Avg Student Debt

Concord University landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Students from West Virginia who attend Concord University full time pay an average of $8,690 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,440. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,873 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concord University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Concord University

#14

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
$8,833 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,156 Avg Student Debt

West Virginia State University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $8,833 in tuition and fees if they attend WVSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,805. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WVSU accumulate an average of $27,156 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

WVSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
$3,890 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,636 Avg Student Debt

West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Students from West Virginia who attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg full time pay an average of $3,890 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,642. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Virginia University at Parkersburg accumulate an average of $18,636 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on West Virginia University at Parkersburg

#16

Glenville State College

Glenville, West Virginia
$8,886 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,432 Avg Student Debt

Glenville State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $8,886 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glenville State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,514. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Glenville State College accumulate an average of $27,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glenville State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Glenville State College Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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